2014 Avenger 2014 OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 14D41-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . .6 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . .7 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfacLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion. workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .21 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 䡵 REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . .28 䡵 TRUNK RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 ▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 䡵 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING. . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .54 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 ▫ Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY® The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! • Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. The new Sentry Key® is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Rearming The System received, including interference that may cause unde- If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to sired operation.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transThe feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitkey removed. ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 To Lock The Doors seconds.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it during removal. with rubbing alcohol. 3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic proved by the party responsible for compliance could transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. How To Use Remote Start If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal All of the following conditions must be met before the distance, check for these two conditions: engine will remote start: 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • System not disabled from previous remote start event Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Vehicle Security Alarm not active The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start premaWARNING! turely: • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if pro- • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 grammed).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system inside door handle.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. Auto Unlock On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). Power Door Lock Switch Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 2 Child-Protection Door Lock Location The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate clockwise approximately one-quarter turn to the lock position or counter clockwise to the unlock position (as indicated by the stamped icons). Child Lock Control WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, pull the lock knob up (UNLOCKED position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power windows.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during autoclosure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the Lift the window switch fully upward to the second first detent and hold to close window manually. detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCK button. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK RELEASE Trunk Release Button With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is closed. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open the trunk from On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) outside the vehicle. From inside the equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Trunk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat. • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) — if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, buckled up in a rear seat.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under “If You Need Assistance”. WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. Pulling Out The Latch Plate 3.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the shoulder belt. webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortfeature for each seating position. ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click⬙. Driver Center Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If First Row N/A N/A ALR Equipped Second ALR ALR ALR In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically preRow locked.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. 2 NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the severity and type of the impact.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The extender should be used only if the existing belt is not words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the Advanced Air Bags. vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator the side windows.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat Track Position Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: Advanced Front Air Bag Features Air Bag System Components • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Air Bag Warning Light • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional.
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are calibrated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection. WARNING! • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. required for this vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. WARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off. vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is Front And Side Impact Sensors removed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Infants and Toddlers Small Children Larger Children Children Too Large for Child Restraints Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Children who are at least two years old or who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint Children who have out-gr
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearwardfacing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit perisimple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A vehicle’s seat belt alone: child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, 1.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child + Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCHequipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage? No Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Yes Can the head restraints be removed? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. Tether Strap Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH WARNING! (Continued) seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCHCompatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direceasily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle tions to attach a tether anchor. anchorages. 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 6.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seatbelt.
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Weight limit of the Child Restraint Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint? No Yes Yes Always use the tether anchor
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you position. For some second row seats, you may need to will hear a clicking sound.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat. 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 2.
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate anchor. into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child 6.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to a collision. increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. eventually poison you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .109 ▫ Uconnect® Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . .163 䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 ▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Sunshade Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 ▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 ▫ Ski Pass-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 ▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. 3 NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight door trim panel. overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Adjusting Side View Mirrors Outside Mirror — Driver Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Outside Mirror — Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect® Phone. NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile”, Version 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect® website for supported phones. For Uconnect® customer support: • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect® Phone is driven through your WARNING! (Continued) Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect® features Bluetooth® technology - the global laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your atstandard that enables different electronic devices to con- tention should be focused on safely operating the nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most “Operation” section. Uconnect® Phone prompts.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice command “Phonebook New Entry,” or you can break the compound form command into two voice commands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry.” Please remember, the Uconnect® Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you. Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the pairing instructions: highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones button to begin. 1. Press the to your Uconnect® Phone. However, at any given time, 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to your “Device Pairing.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say “151-1234-5555.” • The Uconnect® Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call By Saying A Name • Press the button to begin. or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect® Phonebook.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are transmade to the Uconnect® Phone, for example, after you ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next start the vehicle. phone connection.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonewhen the vehicle is not in motion. Automatic downbook entry, if desired. loaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the button to begin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List to the main menu.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook Erase All.” • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook List Names.” • The Uconnect® Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phonebook entries, if available.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service mobile phone. Press the button to place the current plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the Uconnect® Phone. Check with your NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the mobile service provider for the features that you have.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To butbring the call back from hold, press and hold the ton until you hear a single beep. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under “Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Redial • Press the button to begin. ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 2. After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue “Redial.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the • language selection. • After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. Press the button to begin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Towing Assistance.” button and say some systems. To do this, press the “Setup,” followed by “Emergency.” NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis• The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your tance phone number using the Voice Command system.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and This method is used in instances where one generally has to leave a number on a pager. to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say one of the following: out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature. – “Setup Confirmation Prompts On” Barge In — Overriding Prompts – “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off” The “Voice Command” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile • Following the beep, say “Mute.” phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s To un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same • Press the button. as if you dial the number using Voice Command. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different being announced, press the button and say “Seelectronic devices, but can only be actively “connected” lect” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an with one electronic device at a time.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the Uconnect® Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft. (9 m)) the vehicle. Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the button to begin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Press the button and say the “Voice Training,” This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, “System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- and other settings in all language modes. The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings. mand.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low road noise • Smooth road surface • Fully closed windows • Dry weather condition • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Local) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.” • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Low Road Noise Recent Calls • Smooth Road Surface • Fully Closed Windows If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Download,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incoming and Missed Calls. • Dry Weather Conditions Voice Text Reply • Operation From The Driver’s Seat Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness your phone.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages: you. 1. Yes. After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” 2. No. the message using Uconnect® Phone. 3. Where are you? Send Messages: 4. I need more direction. You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send 5. L O L. a new message: 1. Press the button. 6. Why? 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 7. I love you. “SMS Send” or “Send Message.” 8.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 13. I’ll be late. 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup, Incoming Message Announcement,” you will then be given a choice to change it. Bluetooth® Communication Link 19. Send number to call. Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no other pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect® Tutorial voice training work yes General Information This device complies with Part 15
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System the party responsible for compliance could void the as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands user’s authority to operate the equipment. may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised • This device may not cause harmful interference. voice level.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options. The system will best recognize your speech if the winIf you would like to interrupt the system while it lists dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is button, listen for set to low. options, press the Voice Command the beep, and say your command.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Changing The Volume • “Radio FM” (to switch to radio FM mode) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command • “Sat” (to switch to Satellite radio mode) button. • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). • “USB” (to switch to USB mode) 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the • “Bluetooth Streaming” (to switch to Bluetooth® volume to a comfortable level while the Voice ComStreaming mode) mand system is speaking.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Memo Mode USB Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: To switch to USB mode, say “USB.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Next Track” (to play the next track) • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE – “Previous” (to play the previous memo) • “Tutorial” – “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Voice Training” – “Delete All” (to delete all memos) NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Power Seat Switches 1 — Seatback Control 2 — Seat Control • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. will turn OFF automatically after approximately Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of 30 minutes. heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. WARNING! Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Adjustments The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat to the desired position. After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 3 Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Reclining Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward. 3 Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3 Push Button For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. • The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children. They could be seriously injured in a collision.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the left underside of the hood. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 3 Multifunction Lever Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Switch Headlight Switch With the engine running and the multifunction lever in Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight off based on the surrounding light levels. system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on further information. if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to switch the headlights back to low beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent. There is a second light located midway back in the headliner.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for The wipers and washers are operated by a switch high-speed wiper operation. on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Changing Intermittent Settings NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from Mist Control a passing vehicle.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. 3 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the U.S. Speed (mph) vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with• Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph out erasing the set speed memory. increase in set speed.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can dethe new set speed will be established. crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed To Accelerate For Passing To Decrease Speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: U.S. Speed (mph) Press the accelerator as you would normally.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system. Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manufactured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. 3 Training The Garage Door Opener 1 — Door Opener 2 — Training Button 1.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to proTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in follow these steps: view. 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® 2.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels. 3.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without releasing the button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, press and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions: HomeLink® button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/ FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- reading lights. pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. • The term IC before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The instrument panel power outlet, located below the A second power outlet is located inside the center conclimate control knobs, has power available only when the sole. ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit. Center Console Power Outlet The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the center console An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- for the front passengers. rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder. The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter that can be used with the power outlets. Refer to “Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Bottle Holder There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels. WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burning the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury. STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 3 Glove Compartment Pull on the handle to open the glove compartment. Opened Glove Compartment CONSOLE FEATURES Storage The center console is located between the front driver and passenger seats.
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE comfort. The center console can be used for storage and is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to “Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Center Console Storage The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also contains a 12 Volt power outlet.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: CARGO AREA FEATURES • A notch in the front of the console base allows for use The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When outlet with the armrest latched down.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in a collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear seat Rear Window Defroster armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and pull The rear window defroster button is located on downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through door. the climate control (Mode) knob.
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .208 ▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped . . . . . . .230 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 ▫ EVIC Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T. . . . . . . . . . . .210 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . . .211 ▫ Average Fuel Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 䡵 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 䡵 Uconnect® 130 . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 ▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 䡵 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . .275 ▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 2 3 4 — Air Outlet — Side Window Demister Outlet — Instrument Cluster — Radio 5 6 7 8 — — — — Passenger Airbag Glove Compartment Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped Hazard Switch 9 — Power Outlet 10 — Climate Controls 11 — Ignition Switch 12 — Trunk Release Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and 1. Temperature Gauge the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat ture. Any reading below the red mark of the gauge shows from the engine cooling system. that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The 2.
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gallons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and 7. Air Bag Warning Light a single chime will sound. This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of turned to ON/RUN.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your This light warns of an overheated engine condiVehicle” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. This light indicates low engine oil pressure.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light PARK. inspected by an authorized dealer. 14. Odometer Display/Trip Odometer Display The light also will turn on when the parking brake is The odometer display shows the total distance the veapplied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posihicle has been driven. tion. U.S.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets (approximately two seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for additional information.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change your personal driving style. in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP” Unless reset, this message will continue to display each will display in the odometer display area.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. and hold the button (approximately two seconds) until the display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be 4.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 The light will come on when the ignition switch is first 20. Turn Signal Indicators turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. This is The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior normal. If the light does not come on during starting, turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. A have the system checked by an authorized dealer. chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped (1.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned Light” in the instrument cluster will come on to ON/RUN. when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) TPMS from functioning properly.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions.
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer. 27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped WARNING! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED Control Buttons The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information and temperature display. NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is displayed.
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RESET Button Trip A To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset. located on the steering wheel. Trip B The following displays can be reset or changed: Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last • Trip A reset.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Low Tire Information (Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Displays) — if equipped • Timer • Units • System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to advance wheel: the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu features. Upon reaching the last item in the Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press and release.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 SELECT Button • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a single chime) Press and release the SELECT Button to accept a selection. The SELECT Button also resets • various Trip Functions.
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote start aborted — Hood ajar • Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar • Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Remote start disabled — System fault • Oil Change Required (with a single chime) • Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime and ⬙Inflate to XX⬙). Refer to ⬙Tire Pressure Monitoring System⬙ in ⬙Starting and Operating⬙.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you • Elapsed Time start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not • EVIC Units Selection reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. • System Status EVIC Main Menu To step to each main menu feature press and release the • Personal Settings MENU button once for each step. A step from the last item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be displayed.
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display Automatic Compass Calibration COMPASS Button The compass heading indicates the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass headings, the outside temperature, and audio information (if the radio is on) if the EVIC display is not already displaying this screen. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manually recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the compass: 1. 2. 3. 4. Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button to increment the Variance Value by one, (one button press per update), until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. NOTE: The Variance Values will wrap around from 15 back to 1. The Default Variance is Zone 8. Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Distance To Empty (DTE) Tire PSI Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset. Press and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ is displayed.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature, Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Tire in the RUN or START position. Pressure features. Press and Release the SELECT button to toggle units between ⬙U.S.⬙ and ⬙METRIC⬙.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Auto Unlock On Exit Settings” displays in the EVIC. RKE Unlock When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK. driver’s door is opened.
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sound Horn With Lock when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press the SELECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds appears. When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp with Headlights Only) Lock feature.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Key-Off Power Delay Display Units In When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect® phone (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press the SELECT button until Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® 130 Refer to your Uconnect® 730N, 430 or 430N user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” for further details.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button time to turn off the radio. Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the treble tones. direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display. 10 seconds, it will be reloaded.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. compact disc in random order to provide an interesting Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) change of pace.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs.
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 Bit Rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 Playback Of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume, and to the left decreases it.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 another selection. Holding either button will bypass Clock Setting Procedure stations without stopping, until you release it. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. SCROLL control knob. Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped 3.
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL starting at step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS procedure, starting at step 2. will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 16-Digit Character Display Public R&B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button.
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display. 10 seconds, it will be reloaded.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. compact disc in random order to provide an interesting Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) change of pace.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threecharacter extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 Bit Rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 Playback Of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for children, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode. 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite Antenna Number (ESN/SID).
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels form of short audio mutes. without stopping until you release it. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can SCAN Button cause intermittent reception.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name. causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be TUNE Control (Rotary) exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. Buttons 1 - 6 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod® /MP3 control feature to control the connected device. Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is located in the center of the instrument panel below the climate controls.
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely discharged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod®/USB/ MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say ⬙Next Track.⬙ during play mode will jump to the next track in the list, or press the VR button and say ⬙Next or Previous Track.
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previous track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be and next tracks.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Preset 2 – Artists • Preset 3 – Albums • Preset 4 – Genres • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • Preset 6 – Podcasts • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode. • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod® or external USB device.
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident. Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect® phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect® phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Selecting A Different Audio Device 1. Press the PHONE button to begin.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Previous Track STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on EQUIPPED the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Right-Hand Switch Functions surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. o’clock positions. • Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume. The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound • Press the button in the center of the switch to change modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.). system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next precautions: track. 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. • Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to the beginning of the current track or to listen to the 2.
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of Temperature Control outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • Panel • Floor Air is directed through the outlets in the instruAir is directed through the floor outlets with a ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct small amount flowing through the defrost and airflow. side window demist outlets. NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed • Mix so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side for maximum airflow to the rear.
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehuthe outside air position for maximum defogging. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped Automatic Operation The Automatic Temperature Control system automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only.
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Dial in the temperature you would NOTE: like the system to maintain by rotating • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime the Temperature Control knob. Once without affecting automatic operation. the comfort level is selected, the system will maintain that level automati- • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in cally using the heating system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control This system offers a full complement of manual override Operation Chart that follows for details. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Preferred Automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and • Panel side window demist outlets. Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument • Mix panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: Press this button to turn on the air • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may turned on, cool dehumidified air will lead to excessive window fogging.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you can temporarily put the system into Recirculation Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are present, and the Recirculation button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn off. This tells you that you are unable to go into Recirculation Mode at this time.
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Standard MS-12106 and 50% water is recommended. Window Fogging Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly reVehicle” for proper coolant selection. moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mix mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and Winter Operation provide sufficient heating.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow. The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from entering the cabin.
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .302 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 ▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302 ▫ Normal Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
292 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 ▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 ▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 䡵 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 䡵 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 䡵 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . .326 䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 ▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 ▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 ▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . .369 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
294 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 䡵 TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380 ▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . .381 ▫ Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 ▫ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. WARNING! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the With Tip Start engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the engine is flooded. “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push CAUTION! the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION quicker starts in cold weather.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key. Once the key is removed, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING when the ignition is in the LOCK position, and once Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If removed, the transmission is locked in PARK. Equipped NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a NEUTRAL into another gear range. downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to grade. allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold.
304 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and lock your vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
306 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position. • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK. REVERSE (R) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL (N) Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 DRIVE (D) This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. During cold temperatures, transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed.
308 STARTING AND OPERATING will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. The ⬙3⬙ range should also be used when descending steep grades to avoid brake system distress. LOW (L) PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission.
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • The engine coolant has reached an adequate temperamend that you visit your authorized dealer at your ture. earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has • Vehicle speed is sufficiently high. diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch service is required.
310 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. WARNING! • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake.
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key. Once the key is removed, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. • Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. CAUTION! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature improves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold temperatures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be limited to third gear only.
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • The engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature. mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has • The vehicle speed is sufficiently high. diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch service is required.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. Using the AutoStick® shift control, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-) triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- AutoStick® position at any time without taking your foot essary to prevent engine over-speed. off the accelerator pedal. • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.
320 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). Traction 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water. Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this may result in further damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. NOTE: CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
324 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely. When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
326 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 computer to modulate the hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. WARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop.
328 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals.
330 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels.
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 WARNING! • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of would normally allow is required to gain traction. operation. WARNING! When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
334 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION will be ON even if it was cycled off previously. Tire Markings • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially off. 5 1 — U.S.
336 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com• P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: molded into the sidewall preceding the size designaT145/80D18 103M. tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S.
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) — Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e.
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire.
340 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term B-Pillar Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Tire Placard Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pasvehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. cargo and luggage load capacity.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not (392 kg). safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
348 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla• Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation.
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle poorly.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode.
352 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT” in “What To Do Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped In Emergencies” for further information.
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. WARNING! Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life.
354 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance schedule is highly recommended.
356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
358 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed. and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased presThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
360 STARTING AND OPERATING to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa).
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. NOTE: Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
362 STARTING AND OPERATING monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each in one or more of the four active road tires. An ⬙Inflate to wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure XX⬙ message will also be displayed. Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation readings to the Receiver Module.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off NOTE: when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a can occur due to any of the following: tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the 2.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then readings to the Receiver Module. remain on solid. NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the 5.
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing. An ⬙Inflate to XX⬙ message will also be displayed.
366 STARTING AND OPERATING The EVIC will also display a ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected. In this case, the ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message is then followed with a graphic display with pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 chime will sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value and the ⬙Inflate to XX⬙ message in the graphic display. the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires.
368 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline United States KR5S18002015B before considering service for the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
370 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. • Change the engine oil and oil filter.
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emissions control system. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 5 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge Ethanol Fuel (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
374 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame. Fuel Requirements For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternating between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used. Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated engine oils.
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol compatible parts. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
378 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and doing so may cause the MIL to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. properly.
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 VEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to load must be limited so that you do not exceed the the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. GVWR.
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR. To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before driving.
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, ready for operation⬙ condition. The recommended way to follow the requirements and recommendations in this measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. supported by the scale.
382 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission 2.4L/Auto 3.6L/Auto Max. Frontal Area Max. Gross Trailer Wt. (GTW) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 11 sq.ft. (1.0 sq.m) (See Note 2) 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side Consider the following items when computing the which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of • The tongue weight of the trailer. many trailer collisions. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on put in or on your vehicle. your bumper or trailer hitch.
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: CAUTION! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK.
388 STARTING AND OPERATING “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation presThis could cause inadequate braking and possible sures before trailer usage. personal injury. • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
390 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the autoBefore setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, matic transmission fluid and filter as specified for “poand backing up the trailer in an area located away from lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the heavy traffic. “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance Automatic Transmission intervals.
392 STARTING AND OPERATING • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow. Cooling System Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — All Models Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure: 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly. 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK. 4.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . .396 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . .396 ▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 ▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 ▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409 䡵 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. instrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning • On the highways — Slow down. flasher.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If an impending overheat condition: Equipped • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up system adds heat to the engine cooling system and long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) **Lug Nut/ Bolt Size M12 x 1.25 Lug Nut/Bolt Socket Size 19 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Wheel Mounting Surface Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). 5.
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle. The plastic trim has been cut away to expose the jacking locations on the body.
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged to the jacking location on the wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. 6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. • To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, wrench while at the end of the handle for increased snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this sec4.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in 3.
412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 WARNING! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 3.
416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring). explode and injure someone.
418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN position, 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. but do not start the engine. 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 9. Reinstall the cupholder liner. 6. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole (at the front of the cupholder) and push and hold the override release lever forward.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.
420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. • The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km). • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . .425 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . .426 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 䡵 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .427 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . .427 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 ▫ Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 ▫ Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 ▫ Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473 ▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders. . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine the ignition or start the engine.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 CAUTION! (Continued) • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used. Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recomyour area. mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter are followed. The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter Materials Added To Engine Oil at every engine oil change.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air conditioning components.
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to recarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter: Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- 1. Open the glove box and remove all contents. ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to install the filter properly will result in the need to replace it more often. 8. Reinstall the glove box door dampener and glove box. Body Lubrication A/C Air Filter Replacement 6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor.
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE attention should also be given to hood latching compo- Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from nents to ensure proper function. When performing other the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some Exhaust System washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into blades clean. This will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damverter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage. motion.
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at anytime the ignition switch is in the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer. Selection Of Coolant Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator. • This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recomwill reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the mended and can result in cooling system damage. If engine cooling system.
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could result in a collision.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission; only the approved lubricant should be product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addiused. tives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid CAUTION! leaks.
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated. seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on this procedure. both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick. 3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid pedal.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make sure that the The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not dipstick cap is properly reseated. require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the ⬙Maintenance Schedule⬙ for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), What Causes Corrosion? or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove. CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 CAUTION! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended. Cleaning Headlights To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use Armor All®. Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of Cleaning Leather Upholstery protectants on Stain Repel products. MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recommended for leather upholstery.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Installation buckles do not work properly. Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly. Cleaning Center Console Cupholders FUSES Removal Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward. Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for approximately one hour.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 WARNING! (Continued) • If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an authorized dealer. • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2 Cartridge Fuse — 3 — Cavity 4 — 5 — 6 — Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red Description Brake Vacuum Pump Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch Ignition Switch Trailer Tow – If Equipped Power Mirror Switch/Climate Controls 7 Cartridge Fuse — 8 — 9 40 Amp Green 10 — 20 Amp Yellow 11 — 15 Amp Lt Blue Cavity Mini Fuse 30 Amp Green 30 Amp Green Description Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1 Ignition Off Dr
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 12 Cartridge Fuse — 13 — 14 — 15 40 Amp Green — Cavity 16 Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red — Spare Radiator Fan Relay 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof – If Equipped Ignition/Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel Cavity 17 18 Cartridge Fuse — 19 40 Amp Green — 20 — 21 — Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red — 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Lt.
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 22 Cartridge Fuse — 23 — 24 — 25 — 26 — Cavity Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 15 Amp Lt. Blue 25 Amp Natural 10 Amp Red 15 Amp Lt.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Cavity 30 31 32 33 Cartridge Fuse — — 30 Amp Pink — Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow — — 10 Amp Red Description Cavity Ignition Run – Heated Seats – If Equipped Spare Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 1 Switch Bank/ Diagnostic Link Connector/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 34 35 Cartridge Fuse 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green Mini Fuse — — Description Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module – If Equipped/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Module – If Equipped Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module – If Eq
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity 36 37 Cartridge Fuse 30 Amp Pink — Mini Fuse — 25 Amp Natural Description Passenger Door Module (PDM)/ Driver Door Module (DDM) Power Top Module – If Equipped CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Alumidays, you may want to take steps to preserve your num base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. battery. • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Interior Bulbs Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp Front Fog Lamp Front Side Marker Lamp Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp Backup Lamp License Lamp BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number 9006 9005 3457A H11 WY5W LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) 921 W5W NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lamp assembly and grasp the connector. Bulb Rotation Bulb Access Points 3. Rotate bulb and connector ¼ turn and pull outward from assembly. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. Fog Lamps 1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is limited. 2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield. 3. Rotate the bulb and connector ¼ turn counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new one. CAUTION! Bulb Removal 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner housing. behind the tail lamp. Backup Lamps 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing. 7 Tail Lamp Housing 4. Twist and remove socket from lamp. Tail Lamp Housing Wing Nut 5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Plate Lamp 2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose. 1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in 3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp place. assembly with the two retaining screws. FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System* 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
M A I N T E N A ▫ Maintenance Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480 N C E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further inremind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for formation. scheduled maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 M • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission (four-speed only) and fill as needed. • Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
8 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. Adjust parking brake as necessary.
Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
S C H E D U L E S 8 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 483 M ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .487 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .489 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .
486 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493 ▫ Treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .493 ▫ Temperature Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 487 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment.
488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and • Authorized dealer name the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489 Mexico, D. F. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– operating at its best. 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.
492 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 493 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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496 INDEX About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .446 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 497 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318 Auto Unlock, Doors .
498 INDEX Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Certification Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .428 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Checks, Safety . . .
INDEX 499 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Door Opener, Garage.
500 INDEX Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . .226 Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418 Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .428 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 501 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Fabric Care. . . . . . . . . Filler Location Fuel . . . Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . Air Conditioning . . Engine Oil . . . . . . . Engine Oil Disposal Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning . . . Turn Signal . . . . . . Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range . . . . Engine Oil . . . . . . . Fuel Requirements . Maintenance . . . . . . Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
502 INDEX Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . Filler Door (Gas Cap) Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . Light . . . . . . . . . . . . Materials Added . . . . Methanol . . . . . . . . . Octane Rating . . . . . . Requirements . . . . . . Tank Capacity . . . . . . Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel System Caution . . . Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 503 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
504 INDEX Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 505 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . .222 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . .
506 INDEX Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . Odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change Interval . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 507 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Power Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . .193 Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427 Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
508 INDEX Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Refrigerant . . . . .
INDEX 509 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . .51 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . .
510 INDEX Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 Steering Power .
INDEX 511 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
512 INDEX Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode . . . . . . . .249 Operating Instructions CD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .243 Operating Instructions Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . .240 Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258 Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) .
INDEX 513 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458 Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Power . . . .
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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